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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-12-11, Page 1RQmpr TiMAggs, Editor, and X'ro $etar�, >i' a year in adv'ance, $i k W " rbc diee:.Rubbers leaks Bgbhore, - • , 250ts les: Stron • hildren s Strong Shoes Cen'8, High Boots, - eln's Top Shirts • ,.. cavy' '.Quin Xony Yarn per skein hong Fur Boa and , ,Duff to match j Ohild'.s Wool Jackets h Our 6tli Shipment o eeJIy b Q1� . ST1<NQ• NEWS INTERI; From all parts o•;f the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents 990ts Ashfield NoTEs.--Rev. F. Crowle, M. A., from 7lets Whitechurch preached in • Zion last si 89 Sabbath *very forcibly. Rev. Y. S. Colling;,-,from, Lucknow, will preach a 500ts missionary sermon at Zion next Sun- day, The relations .of the late Mrs. Graham, formerly of the 13th con, have erected a beautiful tombstone to her memory in Zion cemetry, 12th con. The friends and acquaintances of Miss Nettie Thompson will be sorry learn oher death in Toronto, 26 Walton Street, Nov, 27th; she was first cousin to Mrs Thos McKeeth, 12th con.. 50cts Tots x $2 75cts —OF,— ANKETS - -To hand chewer than ever. Como this week. Better bargains were • never offered. • ara & Co., Rd bertson's Old Stand. z • t "`Benndi'llerf Nbrns.—The evergreen( clad hills of Benmillar have put on their winter as- pect, but still their picturesqueness is not marred even when all nature takes its winter nap Teameetings, Socials, Entertaiments &c, are the order of the Any. Church and school matters ap- p`ear,'to clash at the present time. It is to be' hoped that matters will he speed- ly, ,amicably and satisfkietorily _Go TO CLINTON.—The "announce- ment" for 1:e2 of the Clinton Collegiate ' institu`'has reached this hamlet. The circular is handsomely gotten up. It is.a"credit to the School Beard and will no;dotibt amplyi repay them for their trouble of distributing it. With M�r J. Houston, M.A.,as principal, and his`'able staff of assistants, the welldeserved re- ' `rutation of being the leadingInstitute in. the county well be matined. The `fees :being reasonable,'and the board Cheap must be•an iniucement for pu- pile to g ; to Clinton. SneitiN .—Mr` Stephen Butts, has • opened a singing school in the tem- perance hall. He will hold it every Monday evening. All the young peo- ple of the village and vicinity_ should pain' it at once, and encourage'Mr Butts at the commencement, as all teachers seed encouragement; and especially singing masters. rya , • Colborne. ' ACCIDENT.—The eldest son of Mr R. Allen . received a nasi cut in the fort • one day;last week: He and his young- er brother were ,;chopping when the • �.;Iatters-``axe slipped off the handle, Striking him in the instep. CHANGiE—Capt. Craig, formerly of Goderich, has taken possession of the Benmiller hotel, and will henceforth conduct afirst class hostelry there. .i. Brucefield; AN sA.RIEs.—Mr John A.Clark, of Knox College, brother of the Rev G. Clark, of London, conducts the anniversary services of the Y. R. S. C. of IInion church on Dec. 24th and st, preaching on the Sabbath,. and speaking an the following Monday ; ehoiee vocal and instrumental music will be furnished by the choir, under "rhe leadershipof Mr Bell. NpT ts.—Te>Royal Templars intend Bolding an open Gospel Temperance Meeting in their hall on Sabbath even - nag Dec. 20th. Mr Donald Smith, of She 2nd'eon. of Stanley, met with a {•runaway accident while in the village Wednesday last, his horse got loose in the shed and made a dash for liber- ; ty, smashing a good cutter into pieces, lnrtunately no one was hurt. We have to oder this week is a line of fall wool ANTING GOOD PATTERNS, which we"• will make up to your order for $j 0 Per :pair They w$0d be cheap ata, Zurich. NOTES.—The agreement re the Hay Swamp drains between Mr R. G. Hicks, of Dunnville and the municipal- ity of Hay,ll,as been completed and the required s eurity _given. Esther, the little daughter of Mr Ed Appel, is ser- iously ill. The Lutheran Parsonage is almost completed. Herr Mendelshon the photographist is in the village. Don't forget the entertainment under the auspices of the Z. PCS., No 7 Hay, which will be given in the town hall on the evening -of -MT -18th. Miss Liz- zie Latta,of Chiselhurst, is the guest of her brother, Mr Sam. J. Latta. Coun- cil will meet in the town hall on Sat- urday next; all accounts should be presented on or before that date. Crediton. ENTERTAINMENT. — A grand enter- tainment is to be held in S. S. No. 2, Stephen, on Friday evening, Dec. 18th, this promises to be the best ever held in this vicinity.. Boom FOR CREDITON. — Mr James 'Clark is preparing for the erection of three new buildings, a dwelling house and stable, also a new block to be erect- ed on Main St. Mr Clark is a man of enterpriseand deserves encouragement. NoFEs.—The welcomed visitor, snow, is again in our midst, and the merry bells can be heard continually. Revival services arebeing conducted on the 4th con, by Rev. Mr Redmond. Mrs J. Edwards is at present visiting friends around Belgrave and Brussels. Our town. has lately been disturbed by some :'bung men, who would call to remembrance a -blood-thirsty tribe of Indians; is there not a law against such behavior. Mr Walter Rutley leaves in a few days to visit his mother in Mit- chell. The framers are at work com- pleting the stables of Mr Hill's new barn. Summerhill. Too late for last week TEA MEETING.—On Thursday even- ing the 126th inst., a tea meeting was held here which was a grand success. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a large crowd was present. After the tea had been served a choice program was presented consisting of music, vocal and instrumental, and ad- dresses by the Rev Messers Dehl and Ayers, of Holmesville. Mr Thos Mo- Ilveen occupied the chair. As there was a considerable quantity of eatables left it was decided to hold a social on the Monday evening following, which was accordingly done and -all seemed well pleased. Proceeds of tea -meeting and social about $35.. WEDDING BELLS.—On Wednesday evening 9f this week, the sound of wedding bells was heard at Willow Heights farm, the residence of Mr Henry Murphy, when his eldest daugh- ter, Addie and Mr G. C. Laithwaite, were united in.,wedlock's holy bonds. The ceremony Mite performed by Rev W. Craig, B. D:; assisted by Rev L.W. Diehl, of Holmesville. The bride was assisted by Miss Addie Laithwaite and Mr. R. H. Murphy acted as grooms- man: The bride was handsomely ar- rayed in beautiful brocaded cream lustre and was a most charming object of gaze. After the ceremony all sat down tole most sumptuous feast,guests to the number of seventy being present. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and costly presents, showing the high esteem in which she was held by all who know her. When the wants of the inner man had been amply pro- vided for the gay company tripped the "light fantastic' until the "wee sma" hours when all dispersed. Realizing zin g that this happyhave couple p a e commenc- ed the journey of life and also that an- otherhousehold has been formed among the"myriad homes on earth,"wo would gladly join with all in wishing them joy and happiness unbounded. The bride and groom received the following gifts from their Goderich township friends,—Oil painting, Miss May Baker; piano drape, Mrs T MoIlveen; study lamp, Misses G and 0 Oakes; half doz silver teaspoons, Mr and Mrs Ii Oakes; white spread, Mrs J Oakes; linen table cloth, dos table napkins, Mies Nesbitt; silk hkf, Mr Barr; silverickle' dib M .Tho p e r meson and family; linen towels Mise Richardson; hand painted tea- pot, Mrs T towels, sideboard drape, Mies Millar; silver pickle dish, Mise A McBrien; chafnber set, Miss & Laithwaite; water set, Mra N Churchill; Ave o'clock tris' set, the Misses Johnston; band painted vase, .1 Johnston and son; fruit set, Mr J Watkin; pair vases Wm J MoBrfen; silver butter Cooler, Mies Em Watkins; trui& dish and vase, Mies Lovett• pickle•ornet, Mies Rapyson• mustard jug, Miss Wright; pickle ,cruet, Mum ld Baker; lemonade set, Mr and Mre:Silty; cheese dish Mr T McCartney; linen table,eleth Mrs 11 Millar; tabs cloth Mr 1 e , e App eby; chino flower pots, and W Lowery; silver butter cooler, Geo and Ids Tebbutt egg Cruet and butter knife, Mrs Huck; photo album. Mr and Mug Draper. From their Clinton friends—Pj,oto album Messrs E and .1 Donnell; oil painting Mr Will McBrion; photo holder, the Misses Fargnh,t ; *porridge set and towels, Mrs and Harry, NeBrien; hand painted etip,'Mine M Goodwin; Buse table cloth end $10, Mr and Mrs W Murphy; lemonade set, Mr Walton. doz table napkins, Mrs Adams, 2 hand painted cups and saucer% Mr Adams; pair of vasre, Atlee Adams; dressing case Mrs Woodman, Lendee- bore. Parlor lamp, Air and Mrs Schram, Cam- laohie; study lamp, Mise Gibson, Port Bruce. 1ozen' e d butt r chips, Miss p , Schiller; lemonade set, Mies Shaw• silk drape, la s jSynd, Toronto, Silk guilt Mrs 13tardyy:;1 d's silver tea epbonsrAir and Krs Johnson Gedericb. Toilet set Mra MoIn- tksb, Scotland. Pietro stool, O_]' Oa cee,rl{nton, <! he groom ekt .' jblYr « ll'iullett. Christmas Tree, Social and. Entertainment. In the Ebenezer Church, Londesboro circuit on Fri- day the lath Inst., All you want to eat and drink, and wadi entertained afterward, Admission, Adults 16 cents; Children ander 19, 10 cents. ELIJAH TOWNSEND, Superintendent. STOCK SOLD.—M1 W. Snell, of the gravel road, Hullett, sold an eleven months old bull calf on Monday, to Mr John Barr, of the boundary, for a cod price; it is from the well known geed Durham bull, Vice-Oonsel, and is a promising young animal. Mr Snell has still another for sale. Norns.—Quite a number of improve- ments are proposed in this township next year; Mrs Thompson, of the gra- vel, intends to have her barn raised and a stone stable placed beneath; Mat. Mains will do the wood work, and T. Walker, of 'Clinton, the stone work. Messrs (1, Coekerline and G. Snell purpose having simil'kr work done. Mrs Thos Hill is back from Colorado. Mr R. Wallace, who has rented Huber's saw mill, has moved into the house attached thereto. Mr Eidt, miller, is sick,.with erysipelas, but is improving. M'r E. Crawford was busy last week hauling a carload of Manitoba wheat for Mr Eidt. Mr Thos.Neilans, the popular mail -carrier, collector, and general /oily good fel- low, has been laid up by a severe at- tack of erysipelas in the head. The Cooper County map is now in all the schools of Hullett, the representative being through here this week. DEATH.—After an illness of about eighteen months, another pioneer resi- dent has passed away in.the person of Mr Gerratt Noble,' of the 3rd soh., who died on Tuesday evening last. Deceased was born in county Ferma- nagh, Ireland, and emigrated to Hu- ron thirty years ago, settling in Hul- lett, almost on the same. spot. he has since resided on. He enjoyed good health up to the time of is fatal ill- ness, which Was heart disease. Not only did he enjoy the confidence and esteem of all who knew him; but he was one of the best neighbors to be 'found anywhere, and would do his ut- most to oblige and accommodate. He was a true adherent of the church of England. He leaves a wife, 1 daughter an 7 sons, all the latter being home but one in Manitoba, Politically, Mr Noble, was a Conservative, but he never interfered with the views of others, Belgrave NOTES.—The patrons of Belgrave cheese factory shipped a car load of cheese last Wednesday. The Metho- dists of Belgrave purpose holding their annual tea.on Christinas,nigght, partic- ulars later. Mr StephenBall andwife, of Goderich, are visiting with their daughter Mrs (Rev.) J. H. Dyke. Mr Wray and wife, sr., are in London visiting a son. Mrs Barclay has gone to Michigan for the winter. Westfield. NOTES. — Will Johnston, who has been in Manitoba the last few months, has returned' home, we don't know what brought him home so soon, but it is supposed he got lonesome he was so (Farrow) way. J. C. Reid was visit- ing friends in Colborne last Saturday he reports a very enjoyable time. Miss Macilwain, of the Nile is visiting Mr. James Hoar this week. "The enter- tainment in the school house by Mr Barr, on Monday night,was all that he promised and more. The aristocracy of Westfield and Kilgubbin take in the entertainment at Boyd Morrison's on the 5th concession of Morris. Friday night ;—Cease rude boreas, blustering railer. Mr T. R. Mitchell is going to Manitoba with another car- load of horses. Six new members joined the church here last Sunday. The Y. P. S. C. E. of this place will hold an open literary meeting next Monday night. There is ominous signs of a couple of weddings around Westfield before the winter is over. SCHOOL REPORT.—Fifth Class—Ber- tha Coventry 1123, Josie Buchanan 983. 4th class—George Buchanan 358.« Sen. 3rd—Charlie Redmond 591, James Redmond 563, Etta McDowell 543, Frank Campbell 543, David Patterson 316. Jun. 3rd—James H. Buchanan 527, Harvey McDowell 220, Jennie Armstrong 168, Wellie Henry 154. Second class—Annie May Redmond 1209, Phoebe Jackson 929, Rosa Coven- try 917, Bertin Carr 710, Christianna McClinton 67 Annie Buchanan 652, Rosana Whitmer 333, Etta Whitmer 318, Frank Carr 278, Gordon Johnston 197, Eddie Armstrong 180. The following lines are respectfully dedicated to Sandy Scott's hound, "Snowball," who was poisoned on Sunday, Nov 29th, 1891:— Now master fox may range at will, And skunk and groundhog eat their fill, Without a hound to catch or kill. Poor Snowball's dead. As he 'round Donnybrook did pick, He came across some white arsenic; And passed his checks in double quick. Poor. Snowball's e d cad.• McKillop. ACCIDENT. --Mrs Andrew Henderson, 4th con., had the misfortune to slip and fall, Very badly injuring herself, from the effects of which she has been confined' to her bed ever since. . No rEs.—The Sabbath School of Beth- el cbiirch, 12th con., intend having a Christmas tree entertainment, and a good time is expected. Several sheep in the neighborhood of the 13th and 14th concession's Bade been badly 5r- "ried by dogs; the flocks of Messrs Gar- diner, Crawford, Young and tothers haying suffered • 6 4o4e4ch Township Norus.--Messrs B. Switzer and E. Rathwell were this week attending the grand jury, at-Goderich. ScuooL—An entertainment, .consist- ing of readings,, recitations, ,dialogues, vocal.itpd instrumental music, will be iven in thoschool house of section No. 8, on the evening of the 18th inst. The committee are sparing no pains tomake it a grand success. FARM SOLD.—The farm on the Hay- field line, generally known al the Cole farm, .but of late owned by Messrs Far:; ran & Tisdall, was sold to Mr J. Mid. •dleton, for the sum of $3,600. Mr Mid- dleton has certainly,secured a bargain. PLEASURE.—One evening last week a party of young folk gathered at the residence of Mi Lawrence, teacher, on the 18th con., and took full possession of the house. Gaines of all kinds were indulged in, and one and all enjoyed themselves immensely, till all returned home, well pleased with their host and hostess. CHRISTMAS TREE. — An entertain- ment and Christmas tree will be given in S.S. No. 10, on Tuesday next, 15th Inst„ to commence about 7 p. m. " A small fee will be charged, as the pro- ceeds are to purchase a bell for the school. A good program, consisting of dialogues, recitations, songs and va- rious kinds of instrumental music, is now being prepared. COUNCIL.—Council met on the 7th, members all present. John Beacom was appointed clerk, in the absence of Jaines Patton, who is unable to attend through sickness. The report of the chairman of the board of health was read and approved of by the council, the;,following parties were refunded $1 each dog tax, • they having been wrongly assessed: John Magee, Otter Wilson, Thos. McKee, Patrick Cronyn, Ceaser Perdue, Robt. L. Proctor, Mrs Sewerby. John Herr was ndtified to move his fence off highway according to the last survey. The following ac- counts wereaid:—Election'blanks, $7.41, Goode, druggist, Goderich, medi- cine for the late Mrs Bray, $1.35; se- lecting jurors, $10; school returns to county support, $2; Registry office for search, 75c; Mrs McRae, indigent, $15; Wm. McCabe, one year's board of W. Dunn, indigent, $65; the following gra- vel accounts were paid: John Porter, $7.68; Robt Johnston, $2.70; Sand. Rathwell, $10; Andrew, Drysdale, '19.86; Wm. McCabe,$4.20; W. Murch, 36.06; Mrs Ross, $6.18: Jas Elliott, 7.32; Thos Tichburne, $11.86; Patrick Cronyn, $21.34; Wm Crooks, $12.36; Thos Potter,14 46; Fletcher McCart- ney, $10.38; Jas Connolly, $7.32; Saml Matters, $13.08; Wm Baker, $12.54; Jas McDonald, 18.90; Jas Manning, $4.50; John Weir, $25.98; Wm Wise, $17.82; Wm Curry, $7.50; H. Hibbs, $15.Alexan- der, Robt Draper, sn, ear's .20;Robt Stanley township, $6.48. The Council adjourn- ed to meet again on December 15th. JAMES PATTON per JOHN BEACOM. Holmesville. RESIGNED,—We learn that Mr. J. Patton, Clerk of Goderich township, has tendered his resignation of the Clerkship. Mr Patton has been an ef- ficient servant in that position for a number of years, and he will doubtless be missed in that capacity. Dame ru- mor says that Mr H. B. Evans is an ap- plicant for the clerkship. We can. only vouch for the report. NOTES.—A full attendance of the members of Court Selwood C. 0. F. is desired on (this) Friday evening, as im- portant business is to be transacted., Mr T. Blatchford from Hensall, an father of the Rev •T. W. Blatchfoid f the London Conference, spent a sh t time among friends 'here. Mr W. J. Lobb has purchased from 0, F. Er,►ier- son, a handsome cabinet organ. There was a general commotion in our, vil- lage on Monday last, owing to such a large numberp utting forth effdrt to see the tax -collector. It is said that an estimable young lady in Goderich Tp. is about to enter the conjugal i.elation- ship ; the fortunate young map intends to locate in the Patton neighborhood. Happen, Ar IVERSARY. — The wenty fifth anniversary service in con ection with St. Andrews church was eld on Sun- day last, Dec. 6th. The Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall, conducted the service both morning and evening, preaching two eloquent sermons to very large audiences. ( On the follow- ing evening the Ladies Aid Society held a grand tea meeting. As was re- marked by one of the speakers, during the evening, the ladies must be on the good side of the we =her clerk, as they were indeed fortun to in the choice of their evening, just sufficent snow had fallen during the day to make the first sleighing of the season, and by dusk everything was lovely. After tea had been served, by a �iimall army of wait- ers, the chair was taken by the pastor, the Rev. S. Ac eson, who conducted the meeting in is usual happy man- ner. Of the six een Rev. gentlemen, whose names a peered on the bills, only three were resent, viz. the Revs. Henderson, Fa'r and Sermon, all of Hensall, each o whom delivered neat and appropria addresses, which were interspersed with vocal music. The Union Quartette Club, composed of four young geelnntlemen of the vicinity, under the leadership of Mr J. Craw- ford, and assisted at the organ by Miss Murray,(of Hensall, sang several fine pieces in e, very creditable manner, their "Over he waters away" and "Row Boatm n Row" are exceedingly fine pieces a d were well rendered. We predict f r the Union a bright fu- ture. The eaforth Quartette, com- posed df fou young gentlemen of that town, assist d at the organ by Miss Killoran, we e also on hand, and ren- dered a few ; ood pieces. The church choir, altho : h badly crippl" Jay r - cent irruption s, also rendered a cod ofgood pier The net ice s. r l?1? , amounted to 5, tpx oath :'fl=uid 11 p " fsi' the &AN tl!: Out Deglt>IYI1 at'1, ", Wi ►ghnmi, . NOTE!/. Mrti John Buchanan, of To- ronto, is visiting at her mother's, 0. Lloyd s. OR Tu =day evening, a about 8 o'clock,, the ffre bell rang, and the firemen were soon on their way to- ward. the. suppposed flre, but ithappened to be only a chimneyon fire; a number went out of the meeting in the Metho- dist church, but soon: returned again. The revival services are° still carried on in the Methodistchurch, byRev lir.Browning, and several have ecided to lead a better life, • Mr J. • J. Homuth was taken suddenly ill one evening. last week, but we are pleased to hear be is some ,better. Mrs (Dr.) Fowler fell at the church on Monday evening, when leaving the meetingg,and received such a severe blow that she 'Wes unconscious for a short time, but we are glad to hear that she was not dangeroussiyf hurt.. On Tuesday afternoon, when Mr Bradwin tested the electric raiment, he found that the circuit was broken, and.although diligent search wsmade, the place could not be found elatil the next morning; the town looked rather in the shade that evening. PRESENTATION.—On "Saturday even- ing last, after the six o'clock whistle had blown at the Union Factory, and the men had met in the packing room, where they usually wait until their names are called to receive their pay, the men had everything so nicely ar- ranged that Messrs Robert and David Small were called first, and came for- ward, when they were met by Mr 'D. Kincade, who read the following ad, dress, and Mr Robert King made the- presentation, hepresentation, which was $30:' ,,Wingham, Dec. 6, 1891, To Ro$EET AND DAVID SMALL— - We, your shopmates, wish, in our own bumble way to show you our respect for the noble stand you took In regard to the burial of your beloved grandmother, by doing one of the grandest ants laid down 10 us in the Holy toriptures, as a rule to guide us in loving our fellow mortals. We now present you with this token of our esteem, which we hope you will accept, not for the am- ount (in itself =men) but to show to you that such ants are appreciated by us, and that you rpayy be ercnuraged to walk through the rest of your short lives, performing such deeds of kindness, with your thoughts ever directed to the one above who prompted that spirit within you, and said that "in as much as ye did it unto one of the least of these, ye did it unto me," showing to the world that though some men have a rough exterior, within may be toned one of the kindest of hearts. Accept from us our best wishes, knowing that such deeds done by you do not lose their reward. On behalf of the Union Factory Empp,oyeee WILLIAM MAINPIiIZE, THOS. .1: ELLIOTT, GEORGE POTTS. They were taken wholly by surprise. Robert spoke first, and thanked his shopmates for the much appreciated gift, and assured them that he would ever remember this unexpected act of kindness by them. David also thanked them for their generous gift, and said, "Had I have known anything about it, I might have been better prepared to thank you for you kindness." He also remarked that they did what they�� believed to be thei f duty. Mr W. Green then called o, the men to give these brothers three hearty cheers, which they did, and fairly made the room .ring. It 'was very affecting to stout, brave and noble -hearts touched bythe'linger of kindness,which brought tears of gratitude. Theseyoun men have been endeavoring byhonest labor and uprightness to make -themselves contfortahle homes, and by the above act ;qf kind respect on their part, they have laid one grand stone in the foun- dation of their building. We have been requested to insert the following: WINoaAai, Dec, 8th, 1891. TQ 'WV EMPLOYES OF THE UNION ACTOHy,:— We, your shopmates, wish to thank you for your very appropriate gift, and if it is ever in our power to aid any of you in similar circumstances, we shall •be very happy to do so, and we assure you that the kind address you have given us we shall ever prize. And be assured that this kind act on your part shall never be forgotten by us. ROBERT AND , DAVID SMALL. Blyth NOTES. — There is to be a series of lectures in the Methodist church dur- ing the 'winter, the first of which will be given on the 22nd. James Beatty, of Clinton, was in town on Monday. Mrs Julian Wall, of Washington, was in town on Monday, and a concert has been arranged for next Wednesday night, in which she will take part. Faint rumors of an oatmeal social in the distance, but nothing definite yet. A number of youn people, members of the Glean Society, Presbyterian church, drove to Belgrave in answer to an invitation from a similar society there on Wednesday night. lir„ •J. Carter returned from Calgary on'Wed- nesday. Mr D. McKellar returned from the .north west on Wednesday. Mrs E. A. Watson returned from Oran - brook on Thursday. J. H.•Taman left here on Saturday for Gerrie, where he has opened a tailoring establishment, he is a young man much respected here; we wish him success. Rev. Mr Higley, newly appointed incumbent, will officiate in Trinity church next Sunday. D. Crittenden spent Sunday in town, it is rumored Dame fortune has smiled on Damon in the way of a legacy. The afternoon train, south, leaves at 4.20 instead of 4.06, and the evening train, north at 7.17 making it 5 minutes later. Robt Crittendew re- turned home this week from Tonawan- da, N. Y., where he has been for some time. Mr John Morgan is on the move, taking the school Census.,, Hensall DEBATE,—The, regular meeting of the Y. P. M. I. Association was held on Monday evening last, when the chibf feature was a debate on the sub- ject "Resolved that woman has more influence on Yvan than gold." The affirmative was led by Mr 7, Buchan- an assisted by Miss B. "Ell'it and Mr W, Stoneman, and the' negga``B ve,' was led by Mr Thos Bell ahvisted by Mist�M. Buchanan and • *0'Randay. 'The reel'errees, afterwere , ng the ar ems,. th'duced filet each side, n itatre.. Cis it k1faV t ea,rnati'vhee. ir The; e ,sex= meetin bfia axYi on the llyd Monday of D6c1k toreatin 4- r 3.0 ui 'Oa alter,; ', er -' program will he g3,hen. 4 of this eiruises inbutgrece>a , I , g gut_he lat Bak M'r had fu pho xhibitionStawl and was wall pa parties, considogable aur; expresser= at tine man_ ner in w machine .could talk. and sin the aleighi�n�g corn nonced' has' been all bustle -and acts.r remise quantities of grain, yooa other lam produce ,co •; • _ in, which goodaces• are ti'_ x Ewen's, new b'igek'is now •• pleted and • is one ofthe fronts in .the village, been of large :late glass ' Rev;. eon,, of' � e1, church, '. viniverealservices in _ sail church w in Kul pen o /. Rev. Mr Acheson:occupying the, 'of Oaratel church; std .'Bayfel4 Ri'ea'ati' ''is fort h ; ar oin n"b e y S.8. intend holding thej�rss Deer. 22nd, `and the lngl3e}f.Cli the Tuesdayfollowingy ;Ooodnrograi will be prdivided. , rt , NOTES.—Miss Susy Burgess, h home from Poinj: Edward to Christmas with the old folk. , son, who had been making his` monthly visit here, retuj ned to home -in London on Tuesday last,,' lir Dan Harrison has returned borne frollt Manitoba, Mrs Geo Parke. dfcenily,, of Manitoba, is visiting M'rzng' 4, 10f the wrecked crew on' the•Saublai Line, threeliavereturned ',Fo't't,1Iuro the mate:and two of theseller-Air tt Mrs Snowdon's, the former, q" feet were very badly frozen00 Ilii ing and hopes ilsou to go' back,,t'' family; Olt Robert .WWizckson; 'whose feet ancitlegs were frozen tos the kite- is still in a precarious condition.= understand that Drs Eli 'ott and A;x1ai strongmet Dr. Stanb consuitat101 . on the 6th inst. } WEDDING. — day, lies{ 2nd, there occurred in!Go� rteh otvn- ship, one df those joyful events t 1a*. adorn the history of the 1ivc3 persons, On the daynamed Mre.d'i}¢; Marks and Mr S. Mittelholt wcrouni. ed in the bonds of matrinioriiit ; T1i Rev. F. G. Newton oqf, Bayfield,'. 1 formed the ceremony: after wi"ch Happy couple left on a trip to•brlirj Woodstock, Toronto and other, pier and will return about two e'1,CCi Both are well anavorabiy k> o'wfi this locality, and the gond' es fi all are extended to thm e.„: wishiil; them a pleasant journey throng I' Londesboro«�*'.. NOTES.—The Sons of England 'are making great preparation fort supper here Thursday night:1,1 flour mill is running at full blast;,th is where you can get a good honesb.job f ° done. Mr Thos Glew has conuiielic work with Geo Snell The open io here Tuesday night was fp; grand sue+ cess, the hall being packedto tie door,' and the Program was good and as well received; the music ;,gicyen.'byy�e different musicians was. Ai,excelieitt.; The little sleighing makes .thittgs'•live ly.. Mr Wm Lee has, con ienced.tak ing a load to the school -.again, Xis very convenient and should be patroniz- ed. The many friends of Mr A.., dile will be sorry to hear that he is ger cusly ill; his son has arrived one from Buffalo, Mr R. Wallace >i 'bo'' oughly fitting up the saw mi ; an will be ready to saw any quantity logs this Winter. Mr Tho 'and •Miss Flora McDonald, of Porters ni, - erd visiting at Newton's this week. " . efti Callander farm has been sol Robert Bruce. Prom another correspondent CHRISTMASTREE. The FMethocliets,. oft Londesboro, purposed holdings' a: C1iristinas Tree entertainment on the: evening of Christmas day, forsthe spOrt tial benefit of the children;*- Therm;" will be recitations, dialogues, &c, gether with addresses. SERVICES.—Rev Mr Harvey preach-. ' ed anniversary services at' fthe different appointments in' LOndesborO cireul on Sunday. The attendance was goo >t and the collections and subscriptions` are in advance of previous yea rs4::rq WEDDING.—A pleasant event ,took place at the home of Mr M. H • elwood,' on Wednesday afternoon, whet' his third daughter Rachael was united in marriage by Rev Mr Ferguson to Mr Jae, Collinson. Both parties are"we11M, known and the good wishes of their many friends are cxi.endeerto them in their new departure i, t) ''°' Stanley Noses.—Miss Crerar from North, East Hope was:lash veek visiting' at Mrs. Hugh McGregor's. .<The `Cooper:',' county map is what we needed,.u1; o schools, and most of the°'ce• ions�ha'be; secured one. It is not likely that•:thero; will be ata opposition to Reeve Tors ranee next enuary. r e ", SCHOOL f ATION.-On Friday. last the, exatlljnation of the pupils in`. S. S. No. 1, Stanley, took place.i :They were examined by Mr. Andreyg Scott; Mr. Thomas Grant, and the teach" r,N:p, George Baird. The •,. n .,classescg5fttedp+ thempo1vea very well, d $aver • pptXsS, faction to the few ratepayers IOW ;we>Y<o,;; present. zr - r TUckersintil1. AIVEAWRSt. --The anniversary services in connection' wiithTuriner's a pointment were very audcessf '"iso the weather was fair the seating Lpa$ity c. • was filled to its utmost.i O ySiiiiday^ the paster gave an interest' g'address to the children, grid osi Mp day t�itc - ' is .wash 1 ed atter Which ar' ' r o:: held, Was given consisting ofv. im Cations by the;Child'l'on singging' by!.. the school, and addresseb; bii: the pastor,...r and Mr:W. M.Or 3,'Oikafortb "'2ho ,M1 r ar Iottnasiilsti ..,.A proceeds n oun' ,rEt'ly 810, ' * •lE4AncU .-•-•tAA�; ,iin' rrigg",'d�dt, t+uded bjv : ,+ . . Gllive rf fbllo-wed b_y ho hes ,1. ting of J. Re molds',: Ji+41.b Eli Cri choof Caskets lnit among th'pig kind oiM�l, " t :b killing 18')Armehogs in a h th4%u .-"4tbe wttp wtires ro_ go ,,4,